Habilitation Counselor

Jawonio-posted about 21 hours ago

$18 - $18/Yr

Full-time • Entry Level

Onsite • New City, NY

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To perform direct care activities for individuals. Assists individuals in maintaining good daily living skills and acquiring independent living skills. Provide direction and oversight to individuals who may at times display challenging behaviors. Serve as a role model and mentor, demonstrating the desired behaviors, and coaches the individuals using approved techniques and strategies; uses approved physical intervention techniques when necessary to protect individuals and others.

Encourages and supports assigned individuals to reach their individual level of independence through prescribed task analysis and activities and documents same on data collection forms/electronic system.
Perform QIDP (Qualified Intellectual Disabilities Professional) duties including case management, assessment and advocacy services to ensure the well-being and quality of life for the individuals in their care.
Performs a broad range of personal care and support activities for severely physically impaired individuals based on the consumer's capabilities (physical and mental status). These activities include grooming, feeding, washing, moving, lifting, physical transferring and other related activities.
Consults with supervisor to assist in the planning and coordination of individual’s activities, assisting them in reaching their goals. Develops and implements activities related to the individual’s goals and interest areas, including community integration, self-advocacy, disability issues, and personal development. Documents all activities and progress in appropriate logs/electronic system.
Participate in discussions or conferences regarding individuals, their care and progress. May offer suggestions, opinions as appropriate. May prepare or maintain progress notes and records pertaining to individuals as instructed and appropriate.
Transports individuals to workshops or day treatment, recreational activities, shopping trips, doctor appointments, and other destinations using agency van. Assistance may include physical lifting and carrying, use of wheelchairs, etc., following prescribed safety procedures. Completes vehicle safety checks as required.
Performs a broad range of cleaning functions and activities throughout the residence as assigned, including dining room, kitchen, bathrooms, living quarters and other areas within the residence. Performs other functions related to the cleanliness and tidiness of the residence, including removal of garbage, washing of consumer's clothes etc.
Performs a variety of assigned functions related to the operation of the residence including checking of fire alarm systems, maintenance of communication books, etc.
When necessary, prepare meals in accordance with the special dietary needs of the consumer. Assists individuals during mealtimes, including helping with silverware, dishes, cups, etc., maintaining good eating habits as outlined in staff responsibilities and individual goals of individuals.
Plans meals to ensure within dietary guidelines for individual consumer(s).
Regularly attends mandated staff meetings, training, and other scheduled events.
Must cooperate and participate fully with Jawonio and/or Justice Center and OPWDD during an investigation or inspection, including making verbal and written statements as requested by the person(s) doing the investigation.
Dispenses medication as determined by agency policy, prescription, and medication certification course.
When necessary, works overtime, including before and after scheduled shift, as well as regularly scheduled days off. Failure to work overtime as directed and comply with all agency policies will lead to appropriate disciplinary action — up to and including termination of employment.
Performs other duties as required.

Bachelor’s degree (BA/BS) in one of the following areas: Education, Psychology, Sociology, Social Work. No waiver will be permitted for these requirements.
Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of families, co-workers, and other community groups.
Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs.
Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions. Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.
To perform this job successfully, an individual should have knowledge of MS Word, Excel, and internet software.
No certifications needed at hire. Must complete successfully Jawonio’s DSP Behavioral Track and DSP Medical Track within 24 months of hire date.
Valid driver's license strongly preferred.
Remain current in all NYS Justice Center, OPWDD as well as agency required trainings.
Candidates must be cleared and maintain acceptable record under the NYS Justice Center and OPWDD mandated criminal background check process.
Must be clear and maintain an acceptable record under the Medicaid Fraud & Abuse clearance process.

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